Instructor - Medical Assistant

Title: Instructor - Medical Assistant

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor for Medical Assisting supports student success across CCD’s Medical Assisting Program. This position is responsible for teaching medical assisting and Phlebotomy courses. This may include lecture, lab and internship courses. Teaching assignments may include online, in-person, daytime and evening course
The position reports to the Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy Program Chair and works collaboratively with faculty and staff to align teaching with program outcomes and college expectations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching & Instruction

• Teach assigned Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy courses.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with course and program outcomes and program
• Integrate industry-standard within teaching
• Maintain required learning management system (D2L) course shells, gradebooks, attendance, and student records.
• Provide timely, constructive, equity-minded feedback using clear and supportive communication practices.

Pedagogy & Student Support

• Build an inclusive learning environment that supports CCD’s diverse student body.
• Use active-learning strategies, real-world scenarios, and scaffolded skill development.
• Provide reasonable accommodations per CCD policy and refer students to tutoring, advising, and support services when appropriate.

Professional & Departmental Responsibilities

• Participate in required trainings, onboarding, and periodic departmental meetings.
• Follow college policies for instructional quality, student conduct, and record keeping.
• Collaborate with faculty and Program Chair to maintain consistency across Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy courses and ensure alignment with program outcomes.
• Respond promptly to chair communications and participate in course scheduling processes.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Knowledge of clinic back office skills
• Ability to teach billing and coding courses
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create clear, supportive, and inclusive learning environments.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple course sections, grading systems, and student communications.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: An associate degree or higher in medical assisting or a related field and a current industry recognized credential or certification such as CMA, RMA, NCMA, or CCMA.

Experience: At least 4000 hours work experience related to the field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least one year of teaching experience in the field.

Selection Process:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
Cover Letter
Resume
References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

For pay information, please refer to the following:https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.